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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,441.20, 1,032,019.79 and 232,715.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,441.20, 1,032,019.79 and 232,715.37 is: 348,856.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,441.20 : 1,032,019.79 = 232,715.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,441.20/1,032,019.79 = 232,715.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,441.20x = 1,032,019.79 × 232,715.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,441.20x = 240,166,866,113.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,166,866,113.60/688,441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,856.03

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